Sr. Accessibility Consultant

Career Fulfillment & Culture
People come to work for Deque because of what we do: enable businesses and organizations to make their sites and apps accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The personal fulfillment employees feel here is unparalleled. In addition to the altruistic nature of our jobs, the organizational structure is extremely flat and welcoming. Women-owned and operated, Deque CEO Preety Kumar is internationally revered for her down-to-earth personality and work ethic. Deque's core values are central to our culture of customer satisfaction. Do you share them?
 

• Innovation with results that matter
• Deliver what you promise
• Can-do attitude
• Open, direct & respectful communications
• We care deeply
• We practice humility

At Deque, you’ll work with the best and brightest minds in the industry, sharing best practices, tackling new issues and uncovering new approaches. Accessibility Consultants at Deque also love their jobs because of the support systems in place.
Deque experts regularly contribute to W3C Accessibility Working Groups and collectively hold more CPACC, WAS, & CPWA certifications issued by the IAAP than any accessibility testing company in the world.
Position Description
Deque is seeking an Accessibility Consultant that will provide robust WCAG 2.0/2.1 A/AA accessibility testing, design reviews, and consulting to customers. The person in this position will work directly with customers and a Deque team to deliver high-value digital accessibility services to our customers. They will help customers find and fix accessibility issues. A strong candidate for this role will be proactive, a life-long learner, and have a track record of delivering exceptional service, is passionate about digital accessibility, and has a desire to learn and grow in the field.
Primary Responsibilities

• Perform WCAG assessments on digital assets on the basis of WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 Level A/AA and Section 508 following the Deque Way methodology
  
  • Accurately identify and clearly document accessibility issues
  • Accurately identify and clearly document remediation recommendations
• Demonstrate proficiency with Deque Software Tools
  
  • Set up axe Auditor test cases
  • Run axe DevTools Pro browser extension
  • Read scan results in axe Monitor 
• May answer developer, designer, and content contributor questions about accessibility requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional digital accessibility testing
• Experience performing quality assessments of web pages for WCAG 2.1 A/AA conformance 
• Intermediate skill level for performing screen reader testing with at least one of the following screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack 
• Intermediate/advanced understanding of HTML and CSS
• Intermediate knowledge of ARIA
• Basic knowledge of how JavaScript impacts the DOM and accessibility
• Experience writing accessibility recommendations for remediation 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Considering U.S. citizens and permanent residents due to client security requirements

Additional Skills

• 3+ years of experience in professional digital accessibility testing
• Experience evaluating web pages against one or more of the following standards: 
  
  • Section 508 conformance
  • EN 301 549 (EU) conformance 
• Experience testing native mobile apps for accessibility
• Experience testing any of the following types of digital documents for accessibility: PDF or Microsoft Office documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience authoring VPATs
• Ability to discuss technical issues and recommendations with clients
• Detailed knowledge of Deque Software Tools (axe, axe Expert, axe Auditor, and axe Monitor)
• Familiarity with agile web development processes, technologies, and tools
• IAAP Certifications/Credentials
  
  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
  • Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
  • Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

About Deque
www.deque.com
Deque (pronounced dee-cue) is a web accessibility software and services company, and our mission is Digital Equality. We believe everyone, regardless of their ability, should have equal access to the information, services, applications, and everything else on the web.
We work with enterprise-level businesses and organizations to ensure that their sites and mobile apps are accessible. With over 475,000 extensions installed and over 5,000 audit projects completed, Deque is the industry standard. Join our growing family as we work to make the web a better place for everyone.
Job Location

• Remote/Hybrid/WFO

Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required.
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company!